For Women, Girls and People who Menstruate with Bleeding Disorders... 16 Years is Too Long!!

“16 Years Is Too Long.” For women and girls with bleeding disorders, diagnosis often takes far too long—an average of 16 years. That delay isn’t just frustrating. It can be life-changing. In this Educate to Elevate video from the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (bleeding.org), advocates (including actress Rebecca Field) and lived-experience voices speak directly to the reality many women face: symptoms being dismissed, heavy periods being normalized, bruising ignored, and family histories brushed off as “just how we are.” The result? Missed diagnoses, delayed care, and years without answers. This video is a call to listen, to recognize the signs, and to believe women when they speak up about their health. Earlier conversations lead to earlier diagnoses—and better outcomes. If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms matter, they do. Learn the signs. Share your story. Connect with care that believes you. Visit BetterYouKnow.org to learn more. #educatetoelevate #bleedingdisorders #womenshealth #DiagnosisDelay #believewomen #patientadvocacy #BetterYouKnow #healthequity #NationalBleedingDisordersFoundation #RebeccaField